Guided Assateague Kayaking and Wildlife Discovery Tour

Explore Assateague’s ecosystem by kayak. Discover marine life, birds, plants, and wild horses with expert guides. Perfect for families and nature enthusiasts.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Assateague Island - Explore the incredible wildlife of Assateague Island with knowledgeable guides. This island boasts rich marine life, numerous bird species, and the renowned wild horses. Paddle through the salt marshes by kayak and experience the untouched beauty of Assateague.
What's Included
  • Single or Tandem Kayak
  • Dry Bag
  • Personal Flotation Device
  • Paddle
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee for Assateague Island NS. $25 per vehicle, valid for 7 days. Free entry for bicycles.
Additional Information

The Wildlife Discovery Tour provides the opportunity to explore Assateague’s fascinating ecosystem. Learn about Assateague’s natural and cultural history aboard your own kayak, or take a tandem kayak with a friend! This hands-on, experiential tour focuses on marine species, birds, plants, and of course, Assateague’s famous Wild Horses. With the help of…

Location
12003 Bayside Dr
Bayside Drive
After you go through the Assateague Island National Seashore entrance station, make a right onto Bayside Drive. Follow that all the way until it dead ends and you will find our upcycled shipping container building. Simply head inside and tell the crew member at the desk that you are here for a tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Faraway783061
Jul 26, 2025
One of the best parts of our trip! Go! - This excursion was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, Morgan, did a great job. She was very knowledgeable about the ecosystem we paddled through and did a great job interacting with everyone and keeping us on track. Highly recommend!
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Juliela9502zd
Jul 23, 2025
- Highly recommend! We had a wonderful time - staff was friendly and our guides were amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and fun to be with.
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Krislu5030yg
Jul 23, 2025
- This guided kayaking tour exceeded all expectations! From start to finish, the guides were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the area. They made everyone feel safe and confident, whether it was your first time in a kayak or you were more experienced. The scenery was nothing short of breathtaking—calm waters, stunning landscapes, and peaceful stretches that made it feel like we had the whole place to ourselves. We even got to learn about the local wildlife and history along the way, which added so much depth to the experience. It was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore nature from a new perspective.
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Ericajr458ph
Jul 9, 2025
Great family activity! - Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. After kayaking around a bit, we got out and with bare feet, found clams and a sea squirt. Later, after more kayaking, we got out and together with nets: we caught fish, crabs, shrimp and jellyfish. This was the highlight for my two kids, age 12 and 9. Overall it was just the right length for a kayaking adventure, and the brief stops were welcomed. Great family activity!
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Joshuay933
Jul 8, 2025
An Amazing Experience! - The guided wildlife tour was absolutely incredible! This was perfect for our family of four (kiddos age 4 and 8). The kayaking was an easy going pace and the activities were great. Our tour guide, Anthony, was super knowledgeable and was a lot of fun. He worked flawlessly with the group as a whole. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Assateague National Seashore.
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Barbara
Jun 23, 2025
Worth the stop - Have the best time, exploring the waterways of Assateague, seeing all the horses and flora and fauna, Our guides Anthony and Anthony were quite good supplying us lots of information on our eco-tour
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Caroline_w
Jun 9, 2025
Super fun experience... - Super fun experience where we got to see and learn about the wildlife in Assateague. Our daughter loved getting out of the kayak and exploring. Our guide, Andrew, was fantastic and we all had a blast!
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W4722mjcarinac
Aug 14, 2024
Wonderful kayaking adventure! - This trip was amazing! It was a small group of 6, and we learned a lot about the history of the island, and the wildlife. My 10 year old daughter loved it! We saw a lot of wild horses. I highly recommend this expedition.
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O4293z
Aug 14, 2024
Our Review - I took my 10 and 12 year old great nephew and niece. We enjoyed the tour. Not only was it peaceful and relaxing, it was quite educational. Thanks Dave, your a great tour guide.
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K3505rqme
Jul 4, 2025
Great learning experience - The guides were fantastic and explained things thoroughly. We learned a lot. My kids (ages 8 and 10) were fully engaged. A lot of paddling around the marsh and saw a lot of wildlife. It was pretty hot (90 degrees by the end of the tour) and felt a little long, would definitely recommend taking extra snacks, fresh water, and sunscreen. Water shoes, a hat, and a rash guard are really helpful.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).